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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,403.73 and 1,333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,403.73 and 1,333.62 is: 1,996.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,403.73 = 1,333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,403.73 = 1,333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,403.73 × 1,333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 4,539,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,282.40/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.59

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